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Central sports medicine team
athlete, coach, AT, and team physician
peripheral sports medicine team
physical therapist, dentist, and chiropractors
Podiatrist
specializes in medical problems of the foot, ankle, and lower leg
Allergist
specializes in immune system response to allergens
Urologist
specializes in problems of the urinary tract
Pediatrician
specializes in the medical treatment of children
Neurologist
specializes in conditions of the nervous system
human anatomy
refers to the study of bones, joints, musces, and organs
exercise physiology
refers to how the body normally functions during activity
biomechanics
refers to the science of human movements
What is athletic training?
A PROFESSION dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the physically active population and preventing athletics-related injuries and illnesses.
In what year did the American Medical Association formally recognize athletic training as an allied health care profession?
1991
In what year was the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), which is responsible for setting professional standards, formed?
1950
What are the roles of the athletic trainer?
Injury prevention/Clinical evaluation and diagnosis/Immediate care of athletic injuries/Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries /Organization and administration/Professional development and responsibility
Explain professional development and responsibility.
The athletic trainer’s obligation to continually learn and conduct himself for herself in a professional manner
What is sports medicine?
The area of medical practice that cares for physically active people who have suffered athletic injury or illness
The team physician is typically what type of physician – what do they primarily deal with?
Orthopedists who deal primarily with injuries to the musculoskeletal system
What is an X-Ray?
Electromagnetic waves used to make a picture of a body part
Primary Care Physician
May refer the athlete to a specialist
Allergy
A damaging immune response by the body which may include red, swollen tissue or a runny nose, to a
substance that normally should be tolerated, especially pollen
Physical Therapist
Provides rehabilitation for bone and joint injuries, head injuries, and muscle injuries and imbalances
Massage Therapist
Does the manipulation of soft body tissues to enhance a persons health.
Sport Psychologist
Works with athletes who may need help with goal setting, anxiety, frustration, self-esteem, family issues, and more.
What is pharmacology?
The science of drugs and drug interactions in the body
Why does an athletic trainer need to know about nutrition? Aren’t nutritional demands the same for athletes and non-athletes?
In order to provide accurate advice and to refer athletes to specialists and NO, athletes have slightly different nutritional demands than non-athletes.
What percentage of athletic trainers work in a secondary school setting (high school)?
16.5%
What percentage of athletic trainers work at a college or university?
22.7%
What percentage of athletic trainers work with professional teams?
3%
What is strength training and reconditioning?
Preparing athletes for the demands of a sport or activity
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